MVP‑caliber MVP season leading franchise with All‑NBA/All‑Defense accolades; primary pick‑and‑pop scorer and rebounder in Jerry Sloan’s structured half‑court sets with elite durability.
Matt Harpring
Starter/Star [1.1]
32.8
Medium [1.1]
17.6
6.6
1.7
1.0
62.0
Veteran wing starter delivering efficient scoring, strong boards and physical defense; his consistent offense complemented Malone’s inside dominance.
Andrei Kirilenko
Starter/Star [1.1]
27.7
Medium [1.1]
12.0
5.3
1.7
4.7
57.4
Emerging versatile forward offering multi‑category impact; his blend of steals and blocks added switchable defense and transition creation.
6MOY‑3
John Stockton
Starter/Star [1.1]
27.7
Medium [1.1]
10.8
2.5
7.7
1.9
55.4
Hall‑of‑Fame floor general controlling tempo and finishing as elite assist man; key creator for pick‑and‑roll with Malone, forcing defensive rotations.
Calbert Cheaney
Starter/Star [1.1]
29.0
Medium [1.1]
8.6
3.5
2.0
1.0
36.6
Starting guard providing efficient shooting and spacing; reliable mid‑range game and veteran presence in rotation.
Greg Ostertag
Starter/Star [1.1]
23.8
Medium [1.1]
5.4
6.2
0.7
2.0
34.6
Big man anchoring interior defense and rebounding with rim deterrence; limited scoring but valuable paint protection for starters.
Mark Jackson
Bench
17.9
Medium [1.1]
4.7
2.1
4.6
0.6
26.4
Veteran backup point guard managing pace and distributing offense; stabilized bench unit and reduced turnovers.
Jarron Collins
Bench
19.1
Low [1.0]
5.5
2.7
0.6
0.5
18.6
Second‑unit big with reliable rebounding and pick‑and‑pop sealing; role‑specific contribution in depth rotation.
Scott Padgett
Bench
16.1
Low [1.0]
5.7
3.3
1.0
0.8
21.6
Stretch forward offering scoring versatility and perimeter spacing off the bench; impacted second units occasionally.
Tony Massenburg
Bench
13.7
Low [1.0]
4.7
2.7
0.3
0.6
16.6
Reserve big providing physicality and board presence in short stints; added interior toughness.
DeShawn Stevenson
Bench
12.5
Low [1.0]
4.6
1.4
0.7
0.5
14.4
Young wing rotation piece with defensive utility and spot scoring when called upon.
Mark Jackson
Bench
17.9
Medium [1.1]
4.7
2.1
4.6
0.6
26.4
Veteran backup point guard managing pace and distributing offense; stabilized bench unit and reduced turnovers.
Reserve big logging minimal time; contributed size and interior rebounding when deployed.
Team Totals
241.2
94.7
41.5
25.6
16.0
1996–97 Jazz posted best regular‑season record in franchise history and reached the NBA Finals; Malone’s MVP leadership and Stockton’s elite playmaking powered balanced scoring, while supporting starters and bench maintained defensive grit.
In a condensed 5‑game stretch, Malone logged heavy minutes and led Utah’s offense with scoring, rebounding, and playmaking; remained focal creator and physical presence in half‑court sets. (basketball.realgm.com)
Matt Harpring
Starter/Star [1.1]
31.2
Medium [1.1]
14.8
5.4
1.0
1.2
41.0
Started each game with consistent mid‑range scoring and active rebounding; role provided balanced support to Malone’s offense in short sample.
John Stockton
Starter/Star [1.1]
29.8
Medium [1.1]
11.2
3.2
5.2
1.8
42.5
Veteran floor general orchestrating half‑court offense; maintained assist volume even in limited games.
Greg Ostertag
Starter/Star [1.1]
30.2
Medium [1.1]
9.2
8.6
1.6
2.4
42.9
Big man anchoring interior defense and boards; shot deterrence and physicality helped protect rim.
Andrei Kirilenko
Starter/Star [1.1]
29.0
Medium [1.1]
11.6
4.8
1.4
2.6
38.9
Young forward showing defensive versatility with steals and blocks; two-way play added switchable coverage and transition creation.
6MOY-3
Mark Jackson
Bench
16.6
Low [1.0]
7.2
1.0
3.2
0.6
22.8
Backup PG offering savvy distribution and lowering turnover rates; brought calm pace and secondary playmaking in spurts.
Tony Massenburg
Bench
14.0
Low [1.0]
5.0
4.2
0.4
0.8
19.2
Reserve frontcourt depth with interior rebounding and physicality; contributed energy in limited shifts.
Calbert Cheaney
Bench
24.4
Low [1.0]
4.4
1.4
1.6
0.6
15.6
Spot shooting guard with occasional scoring and spacing off bench; added veteran minutes.
Scott Padgett
Bench
13.3
Low [1.0]
4.8
2.3
1.0
0.8
16.4
Forward rotation depth providing perimeter scoring and ball movement; limited usage but effective situational contributor.
DeShawn Stevenson
Bench
9.3
Low [1.0]
4.5
1.8
1.0
0.3
12.4
Young wing adding defensive pressure and spot scoring when called upon.
Carlos Arroyo
Bench
9.0
Low [1.0]
3.0
0.7
1.7
0.0
10.8
Minimal minutes backup guard focused on playmaking; contributed ball distribution in short stints.
John Amaechi
Bench
8.0
Low [1.0]
2.0
0.5
0.0
0.0
7.0
Depth center providing interior presence and size in limited action.
Team Totals
240.0
93.0
39.2
23.0
12.1
Sample reflects a small 5‑game segment likely drawn from a playoff series; Malone’s high usage drives scoring and rebounding, Stockton’s facilitation steers offense, and board control and rim protection from Ostertag flesh out the Jazz’s role balance. Actual extended 1997 postseason saw Malone post MVP‑level numbers and Stockton remain elite facilitator across 20 playoff games. (basketball.realgm.com)
